MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is closing its administration office to the public as of Dec. 20 due to concern over a province-wide increase in cases of COVID-19.
The office will remain closed until further notice, the township states in a Dec. 15 press release.
“As COVID-19 cases rise we continue to put the safety of our residents and staff as a top priority,” township officials state.
The township notes the measure is being taken “under the guidance” of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s (WDGPH) Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer.
The closure comes on the heels of similar announcements from neighbouring municipalities Centre Wellington and Erin.
Also in response to rising case numbers, the County of Wellington announced on Dec. 14 that a state of emergency will not be ending as planned in the new year.
As of Dec. 15, WDGPH is reporting 233 COVID-19 cases region wide, of which 62 are in the county and six are in Mapleton.
On Dec. 9 active cases in the region were at 151, of which 45 were in the county and nine in Mapleton.
The township states Mapleton staff can reached during the office closure through email and through the municipal phone system at 519-638-3313.
A mail slot at the administration office on Sideroad 16 will be checked daily and is available for any payments or deliveries.
The township is also reminding residents that office holiday closures begin at noon on Dec. 24 until Jan. 3 and online and phone services will resume on Jan. 4.
Residents who have any COVID-19 symptoms are asked to self-isolate and get a COVID-19 test at a local testing location, which can be found at covid-19.ontario.ca.
